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Post subject: n00b when it comes to pc  Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:47 pm |
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I have just recently wanted to start gaming on my pc and not really the best when it comes to talking about it, but anyway I am hoping to purchase unreal tournament 3 soon and wondering if my graphic or video card will do the trick (I am not sure what I am calling it). but anyway i have a GeForce 8300 GS and was wondering if that would be good enought to play unreal 3 at a good enough quality and hopefully with out lag. if there is anything I should try and learn about my pc to help in my decision for a new graphics card or generally upgrading my computer, I would be grateful. thanks  _________________  Warning: Spelling errors in this message are the product of a poor school system.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 4:34 pm |
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That card is bottom of the range and two generations old. If you are buying the game anyway you may as well try it them upgrade afterwards. Then you will get a big smile having seen the money well spent.
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lt blackmane
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:29 pm |
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gmar=GCHQ= wrote: That card is bottom of the range and two generations old. If you are buying the game anyway you may as well try it them upgrade afterwards. Then you will get a big smile having seen the money well spent. sounds like a plan , but is there any suggestions on what card i should get ? _________________ Warning: Spelling errors in this message are the product of a poor school system.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:59 pm |
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whats your budgit ?
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Lur =GCHQ=
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:04 pm |
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guys, blackmane is a real life mate of mine, obviously doesn't trust me though as ive already told him that an 8800GS will do the job (found a suitable one on ebuyer for £76) yes, it's not the best card out there, but jamie is only after playing UT3 on half decent setting and WoW/CSS soo im pretty sure the 8800GS will do the job perfectly. only problem there is he'll most likely need a new PSU won't he? he's only got a standard ATX PSU (not sure what W it is though...) P.S. he sais his budget is around £110 slaps.  EDIT: here's the card im suggesting: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/139895---------------- Now playing: Parkway Drive - Horizonsvia FoxyTunes
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:35 pm |
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r u running agp or pci express you need to know as it will cut down your options im running a bfg 8800 gt and it runs every game cost £127 from overclockers  _________________ 
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:08 pm |
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yep, an 8800 gt would be the card i'd go for, but as stated, you need to find out if your motherboard is pci express, agp cards are quite hard to find now
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:18 pm |
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PSU shouldn't be a problem if it's low-wattage and a good brand  Otherwise....  Lur - have a look in Black Beauty's box and tell us what he's got with model numbers  _________________  The Pancreas of S.T.F.U. | Never take life too seriously - nobody gets out alive anyway. Disco_jim: um..... I have no excuse. | Chips: Thank the Beef | Rev Dr: Beef, I think i wee'd a little
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lt blackmane
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:35 pm |
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thanks for the comments people lur says he is going to come round and see what can be done to my computer. cheers _________________ Warning: Spelling errors in this message are the product of a poor school system.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:35 pm |
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you can buy mine for £150. My old one that is.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:38 pm |
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moo wrote: you can buy mine for £150. My old one that is. i think im just going to get the one lur suggested but thanks for the offer anyway _________________ Warning: Spelling errors in this message are the product of a poor school system.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:42 pm |
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ok ok i get it...£130 then?
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lt blackmane
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 8:51 pm |
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na its ok ill be fine with what im going to get but thanks lol _________________ Warning: Spelling errors in this message are the product of a poor school system.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:10 am |
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Christ your hard nosed. Fine. £120 then.
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Post subject: Re: n00b when it comes to pc Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:20 am |
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moo wrote: Christ your hard nosed. Fine. £120 then. rofl, stop trying to rip my mate off yeh oldaxewound!!  besides, thats waaaayyy over his budget. try £70  ---------------- Now playing: Coal Chamber - Alienate Mevia FoxyTunes
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